How to pronounce foremost
Say it like FOR-mohst. Foremost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foremost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of foremost
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAW-mohst.
What does foremost mean?
- ranking above all others“was first in her class”“the foremost figure among marine artists”
- preceding all others in spatial position“the foremost compartment of the ship”
- situated closest to the bow“the foremost compartment of the ship”
- prominently forward“he put his best foot foremost”
- before anything else“first we must consider the garter snake”
Where does foremost come from?
A comparative former was back-formed analogically, leaving the m from *-umô in place.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying foremost
How do you pronounce foremost?
Say FOR-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foremost?
Foremost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mohst.
Is foremost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːməʊst/ (FAW-mohst).